SPHE Press Release: Halloween II (Blu-ray)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Director Rob Zombie Delivers a Horror Legend

In the Terrifying Sequel to 2007’s Smash Hit Halloween

HALLOWEEN II

Culver City, CA (11/23/09) – Director Rob Zombie delivers a horror legend in HALLOWEEN II, slashing its way onto Unrated Director’s Cut Blu-ray™ & DVD this January 12, 2010, plus a Theatrical Edition DVD. In 2007, moviegoers witnessed the birth of evil in Rob Zombie’s Halloween. Now, the secret behind iconic screen villain Michael Myers’ madness will finally be revealed in this terrifying new sequel featuring returning cast members and horror fan favorites Scout Taylor Compton (Obsessed), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Brad Dourif (Child’s Play), Danielle Harris (Urban Legend), Sheri Moon Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects) and Tyler Mane (The Devil’s Rejects). HALLOWEEN II arrives on Unrated Director’s Cut Blu-ray™ & DVD loaded with killer bonus materials fright fans will love!

Unmask the terror of HALLOWEEN II on Blu-ray™ & DVD with special features that are a real treat for horror lovers. Included on all versions are deleted and alternate scenes, audition footage, make-up test footage, a blooper reel, music videos, a commentary with writer/director Rob Zombie and more! Exclusive to the Blu-ray™ is movieIQ which connects viewers to access real time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie via BD-Live™.

This January 12, 2010, turn off the lights, turn on the TV and unlock the doors to let the terrifying fun of HALLOWEEN II into your home, available in stores everywhere at an SRP of $38.96 for the Unrated Director’s Cut Blu-ray™ and an SRP of $28.96 each for the Unrated Director’s Cut & Theatrical Edition DVDs.

Synopsis

Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II picks up at the exact moment that 2007's box-office smash, Halloween stopped and follows the aftermath of Michael Myers's (Tyler Mane) murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor Compton).

Evil has a new destiny.  Michael Myers is back in this terrifying sequel to Rob Zombie's visionary re-imagining of Halloween which grossed almost $80 million worldwide.  It is that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business.  Unleashing a trail of terror that only horror master Zombie can, Myers will stop at nothing to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past.  But the town's got an unlikely new hero, if they can only stay alive long enough to stop the unstoppable.

HALLOWEEN II was produced by Malek Akkad (Halloween), Andy Gould (The Devil’s Rejects) and Rob Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects) and distributed by The Weinstein Company, LLC. It features surprise cameos from horror film luminary Margot Kidder (The Amityville Horror, Black Christmas, Sisters) and mock music star Weird “Al” Yankovic. The Unrated Director’s Cut Blu-ray™ & DVD have a run time of approximately 119 minutes. The Theatrical Edition DVD has a run time of approximately 105 minutes and has been rated R for strong brutal bloody violence throughout, terror, disturbing graphic images, language, and some crude sexual content and nudity.

Bonus Material Included on All Versions

•         Deleted and Alternate Scenes

•         Audition Footage

•         Make-up Test Footage

•         Blooper Reel

•         Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures Music Videos

•         Commentary with Writer/Director Rob Zombie

•         Uncle Seymour Coffins' Stand-up Routines

Blu-ray™ Exclusives

•         MovieIQ and BD-Live connect you to real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie!